--- title: "Orthodontists in Old Harlow, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-harlow description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Old Harlow, Essex: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Old Harlow Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Old Harlow, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Old Harlow](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/old-harlow) ## Compare Orthodontists in Old Harlow 2 practices are on our register for Old Harlow. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-dental-clinic-oral-surgery-and-dental-implant-leading-centre) CM17 0AQ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.8 (289 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Old Harlow Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/old-harlow-dental-practice) CM17 0DN | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (217 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Old Harlow at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Harlow | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 6,968 | | Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,509 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 18.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,949 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 20 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Mark Hall Academy — 0.1 miles Burnt Mill Academy — 1.0 miles Bmat Stem Academy — 1.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,685 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Mark Hall North](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mark-hall-north) [Church Langley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/church-langley) [Mark Hall South](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mark-hall-south) [Churchgate Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/churchgate-street) [Harlow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harlow) [Potter Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/potter-street) [All Areas in Essex](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/essex) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Old Harlow How many orthodontists are there in Old Harlow? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Old Harlow, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Old Harlow offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Old Harlow: Old Harlow Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Old Harlow has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Mulberry Dental Clinic (Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Leading Centre) has the highest average rating on our register for Old Harlow: 4.8 from 289 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Old Harlow? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Old Harlow, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-harlow](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-harlow) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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